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The researchers, archivists, conservators, and publishing professionals at American Ancestors are world-renowned speakers and leaders in their fields. They present at conferences, lead seminars and workshops, and are featured regularly in the news. Our team can provide quality educational experiences for your members, patrons, and communities—in New England and beyond!
Topics
Our experts can present on hundreds of genealogical and historical topics, in any format and at any experience level. Don’t see the topic you’re looking for? Let us know in the request form.
Popular Topics
- Getting Started in Genealogy: Learn the basics of family history research. This lecture delves into the best practices for research, basic organizational tools and templates, common records and resources, and more. It’s a great place to start!
- Researching Veteran Ancestors: Interested in researching your ancestors who served in the military? We offer many lectures on tracking down genealogical information for veterans, from Colonial Conflicts through World War II.
- Using DNA in Your Family History: DNA testing can be extremely helpful in genealogical research and breaking down long-standing brick walls but there are still a lot of questions surrounding this newer area in the genealogical world. Our experts can go over DNA basics, the different tests and companies, DNA tools, how to interpret results, and more.
- 17th-Century New England Research: New England is still a strong area of interest and expertise here at American Ancestors. Learn more about essential published resources, where to access essential records, and about migrations in and out of the New England area.
- Writing and Publishing Your Family History: Gain step-by-step tips on how to write, publish, and share your family story with family, the genealogical community, and future generations.
Lecture Catalog
To search our entire collection, look at our lecture catalog. It is constantly updating with new offerings from our organization.
Types of Speaking Engagements
The cost to book a speaker is as follows:
Our online programs are $250 per hour and include:
- PowerPoint presentation plus time for live Q & A
- Corresponding handout to distribute to participants ahead of time
- Permission to record the session and make it available to your members after the broadcast (please no public posting online).
For virtual requests, we ask that the requesting organization host the presentation on their own Zoom account.
Our in-person lecture programs are $500 per hour (plus speaker travel costs) and include:
- PowerPoint presentation plus time for live Q & A
- Corresponding handout to distribute to participants at the event
Travel fees for the speaker are separate and vary depending on the speaker (and their residence vis a vis your location).
*There is no fee for us to present on using the American Ancestors website and resources. Our lecture Getting Started with American Ancestors is very popular, so we have made this available as a free lecture on YouTube! You are welcome to share this recording with your group. We do not offer this as a live lecture.